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BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,800

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,729

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3.0iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $33,670 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 1,800    
Sport Package 1,800 750  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Rear side airbags 385 350 350
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700   550
Navigation system 1,800    
Prestige Package   9,500  
Wood trim   350  
Navigation Package     2,000
Premium Package 1,640    
Sport Package 1,640 697  
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443 443
Rear side airbags 350 325 325
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635   511
Navigation system 1,640    
Prestige Package   8,837  
Wood trim   325  
Navigation Package     1,860
Options (change) 8,260 11,425 3,375
Options (change) 7,520 10,627 3,139
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $45,755 $44,800 $51,550
Total Invoice $41,885 $41,729 $48,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3.0iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$45,755$44,800$51,550
Adjustments for Features-640-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$44,450$51,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100
Total Invoice$41,885$41,729$48,004
Adjustments for Features-586-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,299$41,403$48,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,601

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620122012
ModelX3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3.0iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,155$4,865$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-586-3260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062012
ModelX3A4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in110.6 in
Length179.7 in185.2 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height66.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested282551%
Total Not Requested266549%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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